Tokai tweed Springy case on eBay? $213?

Cali Girl · Guitar God Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 545 Location: USA

Was this an actual vintage Tokai case?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360162346752

There is no Tokai mark anywhere on it and the seller doesn't give much information. I thought the proper Tokai case for Strat style guitar has the brown splotchy vinyl covering and fluffy pink inside but I really don't know.

I was suprised by the price!

DougMTX · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:09 am Post subject:

Looks like the case that I got with my TST-'62. But, WOW, the price...thats more than I paid for my case and it came with the guitar

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Tony o'Riordan · Guitar God Joined: 01 Mar 2002 Posts: 49

It's the same case that I got with my ST-50 springy sound (bought in Tokyo) so think it's the original tokai. You're right though cali girl, there are no markings on the case to identify as Tokai, unlike the one's that went with the LS series. Mine's probably not worth as much as the one in the auction though - great condition case but alas, no key.

marcusnieman · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:18 am Post subject:

You can buy the same case for less than $60 bucks brand new:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Gear-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-Case?sku=540948

Cali Girl · Guitar God Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 545 Location: USA

It just looks like every other tweed case to me, I can't see paying any extra, thanks for the link marcusnieman

Tony o'Riordan · Guitar God Joined: 01 Mar 2002 Posts: 49

It (the tokai one) is not actually a great quality case, it's very thin and feels quite flimsy - the ones in the link from marcus look far more substantial with their multi-ply build. Great price on them too.

bluejeannot · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

bluejeannot · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

Oh apparently the cases are rarer than the guitars,so it`s allright to make a fast buck then!Gabe.
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Big Willie Style · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: tokai tweed case

ezra1 · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:17 am Post subject:

I agree with Marcus.I bought the same case.

DJ2257 · Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

As there is not much info out there in regards to original Tokai cases for the Springy/Breezy guitars etc, I just thought I would mention that I have an original black tolex version that is home to my '79 Springy Sound. It has a '7okai' metal plaque by the handle, a red interior, and the hinges have Japan D.PAT stamped on them.

If anyone could tell me how to add a photo to my message I will get one added in case anyone's interested (excuse the pun!)

Kenmac · Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject:

Head over to http://www.photobucket.com and sign up for a free account. Once you upload the picture you can then copy and paste the IMG code into your message and it'll show up here.

DJ2257 · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:14 am Post subject:

ok thanks

DJ2257 · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:37 am Post subject:

Pics of of my Tokai case.
I just thought I would also add a couple of photos of my ST50. General opinion seems to go with 3-piece bodies for these, but mine unusually has a 2-piece body, you can just make the join out about 1/2 inch off centre. I haven't had the neck off to check if the neck/body codes match, so can't rule out a 60 or 80 (no nitro test done) body with a 50 neck etc. All I can say at present it is a 1979 example in near mint 9.5/10 condition, so guess it's all original, but I will eventually take the neck off to check!! It has the 50 stamp on the fingerboard and 'U' pups.

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Cali Girl · Guitar God Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 545 Location: USA

Nice pictures